Well, I pulled the plug after 28 years, 3 months, and 19 days…Effective at midnight of 31st of January I will be RETIRED from the United States Navy.I started my retirement leave (Navy term for vacation) in the middle of December. Home for the holidays was great. I got into the shop about 6 hours in 2 weeks.Ended up with a head and chest cold that made breathing sawdust, even through a mask, too uncomfortable.Started the new year with longing glances out to the garage, while in the hous...

It’s really something, how time flies when you’re having FUN!
It just seems like yesterday. We’ve enjoyed every minute of it.
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This picture will show you the start of our retirement journey.
This Woody Woodpecker Hat was awarded me at a retirement party in my honor,
along with a block of wood to chisel on in my leisure time. LOL
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